On June 3, 2026, President [Name] issued an executive order to implement Schedule Policy/Career within the excepted service, aimed at enhancing accountability in policy-influencing positions. The order amends Civil Service Rules and previous executive orders to facilitate the transfer of senior policy-influencing positions into Schedule Policy/Career, which are merit-based and exempt from certain adverse action procedures. The order also directs agencies to recognize and reward employees in these positions for outstanding work. Key amendments include changes to Civil Service Rules regarding competitive status and performance evaluation processes for employees in Schedule Policy/Career positions.
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Executive Order on Schedule Policy/Career in the Excepted Service
President [Name] signed an executive order on June 3, 2026, establishing Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service to improve accountability in federal positions. The order modifies Civil Service Rules to facilitate merit-based hiring and performance evaluations for these roles.
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